The E-Build Basic API User Manual introduces the usage and functions of the E-Build Basic API developed by China Air Transport Development Center. It includes functions such as flight information query, passenger reservation record, PNR extraction, PNR modification, PATA fare query, electronic ticket issuance/cancellation, etc.
The document provides an overview of the E-Build API, describing its client/server architecture, communication methods, and typical usage scenarios for airlines, travel agencies, and related services. It includes details on request formats, response structures, and required parameters for various operations.
Key sections cover seat‑availability queries, PNR creation and modification, ticket issuance, and error handling. The manual also lists the API version, release date, and a set of defined exception types that developers may encounter. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Version | V1.1 |
|---|---|
| Release Date | July 2009 |
The API uses TCP/IP over Internet or the China Aviation network for client/server communication.